Alaska, Blackwater headline PBA’s 46th season opener

By Leobert Julian A. de la Peña

After announcing its kickoff tomorrow, the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) has released the whole playing schedule of the teams.

The release excited the thousands of fans who have been anticipating PBA’s return since facing delay last April due to another outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

During the 46^th season’s first day, the revamped Alaska Aces will seek to clinch their first win against the Blackwater Bossing in the first game.

Next in line would be Gabe Norwood’s Rain or Shine battling against Kiefer Ravena and the NLEX Road Warriors followed by an exciting matchup between the Meralco Bolts and the Northport Batang Pier.

One of the most highly-anticipated dates will be on July 18 as PBA fans will witness the return of six-time MVP June Mar Fajardo with the San Miguel Beermen as they go up against the Bolts.

On July 25, PBA’s hottest rivalry featuring the “Manila Clasico” will headline your TV screens as the Brgy. Ginebra San Miguel will square off against Paul Lee, Calvin Abueva, and the Magnolia Hotshots at 4:30 in the afternoon.

In the schedule, it was stated that the last date of the regular season will end on August 27 before the playoffs begin.